Omotayo Adigun
President Donald Trump, aged 79, has been officially diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following reports of mild leg swelling, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed during a press briefing.
Leavitt stated that after noticing swelling in his lower legs, Trump underwent a “comprehensive examination” by the White House Medical Unit, including venous Doppler ultrasound, which confirmed the presence of CVI—a benign and common circulatory condition in older adults.
The tests ruled out serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and arterial disease, with additional echocardiogram and blood work returning normal results.
CVI occurs when vein valves fail to function properly, impeding blood return from the legs and causing pooling that leads to swelling, discomfort, varicose veins, and skin discoloration.
Approximately 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually, with risk increasing with age. Treatment typically includes compression stockings, leg elevation, exercise, and in some cases medical procedures.
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Leavitt also addressed the widely circulated bruising on Trump’s hand, noting it resulted from frequent handshakes combined with his daily low-dose aspirin regimen, which can increase bruising.
“He feels no discomfort,” the press secretary assured reporters, adding that Trump had been “cleared of more serious conditions” and remains in excellent overall health.
The CVI diagnosis arrives as Trump begins his second term, making his health a matter of growing public and political scrutiny.